Volunteer Teachers Programme
You have knowledge. Africa's children need it. Close the gap — volunteer as a teacher.
Teaching as Service, Teaching as Impact
The AESDI Volunteer Teachers Programme connects qualified, passionate individuals with under-resourced schools and communities across Africa that face critical teacher shortages. Whether you are a recent graduate, a working professional, a retired educator, or a diaspora member with expertise to share, AESDI can match your skills with communities that need them most.
Volunteers may serve in-person (at partner schools in underserved communities) or remotely (via digital teaching platforms for schools with internet access). Placements range from a few weeks to a full academic semester.
Beyond teaching, volunteers also serve as mentors, career advisors, and role models — showing young Africans what is possible when you pursue education with purpose.
Programme Details
What You Give. What You Gain.
What You Contribute
- ✓Subject knowledge and teaching expertise to classrooms that need it
- ✓Mentoring and role-modelling for students who lack educated adults in their communities
- ✓Energy, fresh perspectives, and enthusiasm that inspire students and resident teachers alike
- ✓Digital skills and technology exposure for schools with little prior tech access
What You Gain
- ✦Immersive community experience and a deeper understanding of African education realities
- ✦AESDI Volunteer Service Certificate — valued in academic, development, and professional contexts
- ✦Membership in AESDI's growing alumni and volunteer network across the continent
- ✦References and testimonials from AESDI programme staff and school principals
Volunteer Teacher Application
Complete the application below. Please upload your CV — it is required to assess your qualifications for placement.
Want to Register Your School for a Volunteer Teacher?
If you are a school or community leader seeking volunteer teacher support, register your school through our outreach team.
Register Your School